Built To Go! A #Vanlife Podcast
Built to Go is your #vanlife companion for long days on the road, working on your rig, or just relaxing by that perfect spot. Self-build? Living in your vehicle? Stealth Van? Our magazine format has something for every #vanlife interest.
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Episodes
4 days ago
4 days ago
Is it safe to visit the USA? We'll take an honest look. We'll also play with a USB tester, find some remote jobs, look at places that offer Digital Nomad Visas, and hear a tale of kindness.
If you're looking for my personal articles, you can find them at https://peregrinus.ghost.io
Is it safe?
NEWS
iOverlander 2.0 Failshttps://www.abqjournal.com/lifestyle/article_cba62748-fd02-11ef-997f-cbd0f6a86ea2.html
New Documentshttps://www.nbcdfw.com/news/nbc-5-responds/new-us-uk-european-travel-requirements/3783511/
eVito Longer Rangehttps://www.topgear.com/car-news/electric/mercedes-has-almost-doubled-evito-vans-range-298-miles
A PLACE TO VISIT
Countries With Digital Nomad Visashttps://www.cntraveler.com/gallery/countries-with-digital-nomad-visas
PRODUCT REVIEW
Drok USB Testerhttps://amzn.to/4j6zHUW
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
We Work Remotely – One of the largest platforms for remote jobs across tech, marketing, design, and more.https://lnkd.in/gT2Fz-aF
FlexJobs – Curated, scam-free remote job listings, but requires a paid subscription.https://www.flexjobs.com/
Remote OK – A remote job board with salaries listed upfront and job filters for easy searching.https://remoteok.com/
Remote.co – Focuses on fully remote companies that have a strong remote culture. https://remote.co/
Jobspresso – High-quality remote jobs in tech, marketing, and customer support. https://jobspresso.co/
Remotive – A remote job board with company reviews and job categories that pay well.https://remotive.io/
JustRemote – Helps you find fully remote jobs with visibility on international opportunities.https://justremote.co/
Virtual Vocations – A U.S.-focused site with telecommuting job opportunities.https://lnkd.in/gbuQdW38
Outsourcely – Connects job seekers with startups looking for remote talent.https://lnkd.in/ghyKHcbb
SkipTheDrive – Offers remote jobs across industries with easy filtering. https://lnkd.in/gJv_actq
AngelList – Great for landing high-paying remote jobs at startups. https://angel.co/jobs
Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.
Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
One of many spots I never planned on. This is a hill in Bangor, ME, former home of Stephen King.In this episode we talk about:
Dust pans
Chevy Brightdrop
Enchanted Highway
Window Lubricant
No builds
Electric Parking Brakes
12v Air Conditioners
YouTube
Nomad Life Wiki
Remote Jobs
Finding Vans
And more! Thanks for being here for over 250 episodes!
Wednesday Mar 05, 2025
Wednesday Mar 05, 2025
Do you leave no trace? Let's talk about it. We'll also visit the Hotel California, look at Android Trackers, and find a place to buy vans. Oh, and there's a t-shirt.
If you're looking for my personal articles, you can find them at https://peregrinus.ghost.io
I've always been remarkably goofy.
NEWS
Canadian Snowbirds Face Border Hurdleshttps://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-ny/news/2025/02/28/canadian-snowbirds-could-face-headache-at-border-following-executive-order
Crackdown on Egg Smugglinghttps://www.cnn.com/2025/02/28/americas/egg-smuggling-bird-flu-mexico-border-int-latam/index.html
Urgent warning after Aussies lose $175,000 caravan in 'devastating' firehttps://au.news.yahoo.com/urgent-warning-after-aussies-lose-175000-caravan-in-devastating-fire-213244230.html
TECH TALK
Android Trackershttps://www.androidauthority.com/tested-google-find-my-device-android-airtag-alternatives-3510305/
PRODUCT REVIEW
Lap Deskhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJ4JSJ32?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1
Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.
Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
What's your biggest fear? I'll bet it's not what's actually dangerous. We'll take a look at vanlife ways to die. We'll also review 3M security film, explore a hidden feature of Dodge Caravans, hear a tale about a bad day, and maybe find a remote job. Oh, we'll visit Canada too!
If you're looking for my personal articles, you can find them at https://peregrinus.ghost.io
Or do they?
NEWS
Arizona State Parks Raise Feeshttps://azstateparks.com/press/fees-increase-at-arizona-state-parks-and-trails-to-support-park-operations
Gabby Petito Docuserieshttps://www.netflix.com/watch/81757007?trackId=15035895
VanFest Cape Codhttps://anescapetothecape.com/
TALES FROM THE ROAD
Liz James Has a DayFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BYhMArb1a/
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
Boring Remote Jobs that Pay Wellhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SU9qNEi5aYk
Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.
Wednesday Feb 19, 2025
Wednesday Feb 19, 2025
A Boondocking build makes a lot of sense, whether you plan to use campgrounds or not. And we'll take a look at USB lighting, visit some lost luggage, and nearly displace over 200 people into the cold Chicago air.
If you're looking for my personal articles, you can find them at https://peregrinus.ghost.io
My first fully self-contained rig.
NEWS
South Dakota Threatens Residencyhttps://rvmiles.com/south-dakota-legislation-threatens-residency-for-full-time-rvers/
Chaos at National Parkshttps://www.nationalparkstraveler.org/2025/02/dirty-toilets-grumpy-visitors-and-vandalism-get-ready-summer-parks
Fuel Priceshttps://news.google.com/search?q=fuel%20prices&hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US%3Aen
PRODUCT REVIEW
Hanging Safehttps://news.google.com/search?q=fuel%20prices&hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US%3Aen
A PLACE TO VISIT
Unclaimed Baggagehttps://www.unclaimedbaggage.com/pages/contact
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
Unclaimed Baggage Sitehttps://www.unclaimedbaggage.com/
Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.
Thursday Feb 13, 2025
Thursday Feb 13, 2025
Do you believe these myths? It's OK if you do-but here's why I don't. We'll also look at a really comfortable sleeping pad, visit a geologic wonder, explain LPG vs. Propane vs. Butane vs. Natural Gas, and spend some time with Wheelie Yellow
If you're looking for my personal articles, you can find them at https://peregrinus.ghost.io
I wish I had the Elegear pad when I owned this setup.
TECH TALK
Seymour 16-45 Rust Converter, Blackhttps://amzn.to/40KmF7R
PRODUCT REVIEW
Elegear Padhttps://amzn.to/4hzjRBT
A PLACE TO VISIT
Kelleys Island Glacial Grooveshttps://www.kelleysislandchamber.com/directory/places/glacial-grooves/
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
Wheelie Yellowhttps://www.youtube.com/@WheelieYellow
Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.
Tuesday Feb 04, 2025
Tuesday Feb 04, 2025
This is an unedited podcast produced by narcotics and sheer will. Now is the time to build your van and hit the road! Really! We'll also talk about rust converters, moose watching, a simple sink solution, creative helps, and a strange woman with a plate of bacon.
If you're looking for my personal articles, you can find them at https://peregrinus.ghost.io
Version 1. Good enough, but Version 2 was better.
NEWS
Canada Ends Permits for Pacific Crest Trailhttps://www.backpacker.com/news-and-events/news/canada-pacific-crest-trail-border-ban-united-states/
Hiring Freeze at National Parkshttps://www.politico.com/news/2025/02/03/trump-hiring-freeze-national-park-service-00202098
Higher Prices for Cheap Chinese Goodshttps://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/shein-temu-amazon-haul-set-price-hikes-us-shuts-trade-loophole-2025-02-04/
TECH TALK
Seymour 16-45 Rust Converter, Blackhttps://amzn.to/40KmF7R
PRODUCT REVIEW
Boxiohttps://myboxio.com/products/portable-sink
A PLACE TO VISIT
Moose Tourshttps://www.neoc.com/moose-and-wildlife-tours-in-maine/
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
Ways to Stay Creativehttps://www.startofhappiness.com/26-ways-to-stay-creative/
Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.
Wednesday Jan 22, 2025
Wednesday Jan 22, 2025
We live in uncertain times! What to do? Here's a list of 10 things that might help. We'll also fix our frozen van, explore a winter wonderland, give Amazon Haul a try, and find some ambience.
If you're looking for my personal articles, you can find them at https://peregrinus.ghost.io
I miss that van
PRODUCT REVIEW
Amazon Haulhttps://amzn.to/3E6CE8D
A PLACE TO VISIT
Parc Omegahttps://www.parcomega.ca/en/
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
Calm Ambiencehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7OWZuP--94
Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.